Functional Family Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Salary:

Position Summary

The implementation site utilizes the Functional Family Therapy (FFT) model with designated target populations, each with specific referral and reporting requirements. The therapist will provide home-based family therapy services to adolescents ages 1018 and their families using the Functional Family Therapy model.

Therapists provide, at a minimum, weekly one-hour family therapy sessions within the familys home environment while supporting families in building healthier relationships, improving communication, and strengthening family stability. Services are typically provided over a period of 8 to 26 weeks, with therapists maintaining a caseload of approximately 810 families.

This position requires flexibility in scheduling to accommodate the availability and needs of participating families. The ideal candidate is compassionate, adaptable, team-oriented, and committed to empowering families through supportive, strength-based interventions. Serving Iowa Judicial Districts 3 and/or 4.

Essential Job Functions

• Maintain and manage an assigned caseload of families receiving services
• Provide home-based Functional Family Therapy services to adolescents and their families
• Collaborate and actively participate as a member of the therapy team
• Support families by connecting them with appropriate community resources, services, and supports
• Assist families with both clinical needs and concrete service coordination
• Complete and maintain all required documentation, records, and accountability measures in a timely and accurate manner
• Assist administrative staff with the collection of information related to program effectiveness and outcomes
• Maintain professional, respectful, and culturally responsive interactions with clients, families, community partners, and staff
• Demonstrate sensitivity and respect toward diversity within the agencys service population and workforce
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the direct supervisor

Education Requirements

• Bachelors degree preferred in social work, counseling, education, or another related human service field
• Minimum of two years of experience working in children and family services preferred

Experience Requirements

• Ability and willingness to work with families in their homes and community settings
• Flexibility to accommodate the scheduling needs of participating families
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative team environment
• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize responsibilities and complete tasks with minimal supervision
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Strong clinical assessment and intervention skills
• Ability to understand, apply, and work within the Functional Family Therapy philosophy and model
• Ability to effectively engage and work with adolescents and their families
• Commitment to providing services with respect for cultural diversity and individual family values
• Ability to engage families who may initially be resistant to services or support
• Ability to adapt and individualize interventions by recognizing and building upon family strengths and skills
• Commitment to empowering families to identify solutions and achieve positive change
• Belief in the capacity of individuals and families to grow, strengthen relationships, and create meaningful change
• Ability to establish respectful, collaborative relationships in which families are treated as active partners in the therapeutic process
• Ability to intervene appropriately and decisively when necessary to ensure the safety and well-being of family members
• Ability to establish and maintain appropriate professional boundaries and ethical standards of practice

*SHIP is an equal opportunity employer